KJV ORIGINAL
Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Does the hawk fly because of your wisdom, and spread its wings to fly south?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Job if he has the wisdom to guide the hawk's natural instincts and migration patterns.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, God responds to Job's complaints about his suffering by showcasing His divine wisdom through the intricacies of the natural world. This verse specifically challenges Job by asking if he has the wisdom to direct a hawk's migration southward, highlighting that such instincts are part of God's sovereign design. It fits into a broader section where God uses examples from creation to humble Job and affirm that human understanding is limited compared to God's.
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